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Iran and Oman Explore Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

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Iran and Oman Explore Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Proposed Maritime Arrangement Could Restore Global Shipping While Preserving Iran’s Strategic Role By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Iran and Oman Reportedly Discuss Framework to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, as regional tensions continue to threaten global energy supplies. According to regional officials cited by the Associated Press, the two countries are discussing a framework that would establish separate maritime corridors for vessels entering and leaving…

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US–Iran Conflict Enters New Phase as Saudi Arabia Joins Military Campaign, Diplomacy Remains Frozen

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US–Iran Conflict Enters New Phase as Saudi Arabia Joins Military Campaign, Diplomacy Remains Frozen

US–Saudi Operations Against Iran-Backed Militias Expand Across Iraq and Syria as Nuclear Talks Stall By: Javid Amin | 29 July 2026 US–Iran Conflict Enters a More Dangerous Phase The confrontation between the United States and Iran is entering a new and potentially more volatile chapter, with Saudi Arabia emerging as an active military partner alongside Washington in operations targeting Iran-backed militia networks across Iraq and Syria. The latest developments signal a shift from isolated military exchanges to a broader regional confrontation involving multiple countries, competing strategic interests and mounting diplomatic…

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Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

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Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Tehran

Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Reza Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 Kashmir Leaders Attend Historic State Funeral in Iran Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior Shia politician Imran Reza Ansari are among the prominent Indian political figures attending the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. Their participation comes as Iran hosts one of the largest state mourning ceremonies in its modern history, with millions of mourners expected to take…

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Iran’s Historic Farewell: Why Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral Could Become One of the World’s Biggest Gatherings

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Iran’s Historic Farewell: Why Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral Could Become One of the World’s Biggest Gatherings

Iran’s Largest Funeral? Ayatollah Khamenei Farewell Ceremony Could Draw Millions as Nation Faces Historic Transition By: Javid Amin | 27 June 2026 Iran is preparing for what officials describe as one of the largest funeral gatherings in the country’s modern history as millions are expected to participate in ceremonies honouring late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The scale of the event has drawn global attention not only because of the expected crowds but also because it comes at a defining moment for Iran’s political future. Khamenei, who shaped the Islamic…

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Iran-US Peace Deal Signed: Where Donald Trump Fell Short of His Original War Objectives

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Iran-US Peace Deal Signed: Where Donald Trump Fell Short of His Original War Objectives

Iran-US Peace Deal Signed, But Trump’s Bigger War Goals Remain Unfulfilled By: Javid Amin | 17 June 2026 Historic Agreement Ends Hostilities, Opens New Chapter in US-Iran Relations After more than three months of military confrontation that rattled global energy markets and pushed West Asia to the brink of a wider regional conflict, the United States and Iran have formally signed a peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening diplomatic channels. The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian representatives during the G7…

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Trump Says US–Iran Peace Deal to Be Signed Sunday, Warns Military Strikes Remain an Option if Tehran Violates Terms

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Trump Says US–Iran Peace Deal to Be Signed Sunday, Warns Military Strikes Remain an Option if Tehran Violates Terms

Trump Says US–Iran Peace Deal to Be Signed Sunday, Warns Military Strikes Remain an Option By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 Historic Breakthrough or Fragile Truce? Trump Balances Diplomacy With Pressure U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a long-awaited peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, raising hopes of a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of heightened tensions and military confrontation in the Middle East. However, even as he projected confidence about the agreement, Trump maintained a hardline stance by…

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Iran Signals Peace Deal Is Near as ‘Islamabad MoU’ Emerges as Potential Breakthrough in US-Iran Conflict

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Iran Signals Peace Deal Is Near as ‘Islamabad MoU’ Emerges as Potential Breakthrough in US-Iran Conflict

Iran Says Islamabad MoU Near Completion as US-Iran Peace Deal Appears Within Reach By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 Iran Hints Historic Breakthrough as Islamabad MoU Moves Toward Finalization A potential breakthrough in one of the Middle East’s most consequential geopolitical confrontations may be closer than ever. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that negotiations aimed at ending months of confrontation between Tehran and Washington are entering their final stage, declaring that the proposed “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” has “never been closer” to completion. The statement has sparked…

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Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as US-Iran Talks Face Pressure; Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Offers Fragile Hope

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Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as US-Iran Talks Face Pressure; Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Offers Fragile Hope

Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Raises Hope for US-Iran Deal By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 Trump’s Stunning Rebuke of Netanyahu Exposes Growing Strains in Middle East Diplomacy In one of the most remarkable public acknowledgments of friction between Washington and Jerusalem in recent years, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” during a heated discussion over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The comment, unusual for two leaders often viewed as close political allies, highlights growing…

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5-Day Pause: Trump Delays Iran Strikes as Fragile Diplomacy Emerges

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5-Day Pause: Trump Delays Iran Strikes as Fragile Diplomacy Emerges

Trump Delays Iran Strikes for 5 Days: Diplomacy vs War at a Tipping Point By: Javid Amin | 24 March 2026 From Brink of War to a Narrow Diplomatic Window In a significant and unexpected shift, Donald Trump has postponed planned US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, signaling a temporary pivot from escalation to negotiation. The decision affects potential attacks on: Iranian power plants Oil and energy facilities and comes after intense backchannel talks between United States and Iran. This is not de-escalation—it is a pause under…

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Kashmir Stands with Iran: Gold, Cash, and Compassion Flow from the Valley Amid West Asia War

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Kashmir Stands with Iran: Gold, Cash, and Compassion Flow from the Valley Amid West Asia War

Kashmir Donations for Iran 2026: Gold, Cash Aid Amid West Asia War By: Javid Amin | 22 March 2026 From mosque-led drives to a widow’s poignant sacrifice, Kashmir’s grassroots response reflects a powerful humanitarian impulse A Valley Responds Beyond Borders As the conflict in West Asia intensifies, with Iran facing mounting civilian and infrastructural strain, a remarkable humanitarian response has emerged thousands of kilometers away—in Jammu & Kashmir. Across towns, villages, and urban neighborhoods, ordinary people have begun contributing gold, silver, cash, and household valuables to support those affected by…

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